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Pregnant during the pandemic: Long-term effects and the importance of social support

16 March 2023
By Kiera O'Neil, Manager, Developmental Psychobiology Research Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University and Jennifer E. Khoury, Assistant Professor, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience, Mount Saint Vincent University
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to many people’s daily lives, and resulted in high levels of mental health problems. The pandemic was especially difficult for pregnant people. New research investigates the long-term impact of the pandemic on pregnant and postpartum people and their infants. There is concern that the difficulties […]

When does travel brand loyalty make sense?

16 March 2023
By Sam Kemmis of Nerdwallet
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travel brand loyalty is nothing new. Ever since Texas International Airlines and American Airlines created the first frequent-flyer programs in the late 1970s and early 1980s, travellers have been racking up miles, seeking elite status and pouring their airfare dollars into brands that offer the most perks. Yet sticking with […]

NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs moving

16 March 2023
By Rob Maaddi
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

After a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets. Several more players switched teams, others are staying put and a few […]

Women’s World Cup prize money increases 300% to $150M

16 March 2023
By Graham Dunbar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KIGALI, Rwanda – The Women’s World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300% for this year’s tournament. The $152 million fund for the first 32-team tournament – covering prize money, team preparation and payments to players’ clubs – is a huge boost from the 24-team […]

The rise and fall of Canada’s domestic PPE market

16 March 2023
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS

Most Canadian businesses that answered federal and provincial calls during the pandemic to build up a domestic sector for personal protective equipment have collapsed. The association that represents Canadian PPE companies says 90 per cent of those businesses have been forced to close or pivot to other industries because the […]

Police seeking public assistance on break-in

15 March 2023

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting public assistance/information in relation to a break and enter that occurred in the early hours of March 14, 2023. On March 14, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Fort Frances OPP received a report of a break and enter that […]

Regulation plan launched for Rainy Lake

15 March 2023
Staff

The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Water Levels Committee (WLC) has established an initial spring regulation plan for Rainy and Namakan Lakes. The plan, launched on March 10, is in accordance with a new temporary supplementary Order, and takes into account the previous high flood risk and the standard […]

Black Ash Recovery Strategy put on pause until 2024, economic impacts considered

15 March 2023
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

The government is currently considering all input to determine the best way to balance the recovery and protection of Black Ash, said Gary Wheeler from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Black Ash was classified as endangered in Ontario by The Committee on the Status of Species at […]

Coalition seeks aid from Fort Frances to lobby CN

15 March 2023
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A growing coalition is looking to add Fort Frances to its ranks as it works to have the region’s voice heard by a multi-billion dollar corporation. Rainy Lake Property Owner’s Association (RLPOA) board director Craig McKenzie and City of Ranier mayor Dennis Wagner made a deputation to the Fort Frances […]

National Weather Service warns about possible risk for spring flooding

15 March 2023
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

Most river basins have an above average amount of water in the snowpack, increasing the risk for spring flooding particularly for the Bad River and the St. Louis River. Spring flooding is highly dependent on weather conditions in March and April. Ketzel Levens, meteorologist at National Weather Service Duluth, said […]

Local OPP responded to 274 occurrences last week

15 March 2023

(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 274 occurrences between Monday March 6, 2023, and Sunday, March 12, 2023, including: The Rainy River OPP laid 40 charges under the Criminal Code and 35 under the Highway Traffic Act.

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